The Effects of Chiropractic on Cancer-related Fatigue

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Conditions studied: Cancer, Fatigue

In brief

The goal of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the impact of chiropractic care on CCRF (Chronic Cancer Related Fatigue) and other health-related challenges that burden cancer survivors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07300319

Run by

Life University

People needed

40

Starts

2027-02-01

Expected to finish

2028-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-65 years of age.
• Self-report that they have been informed by their primary health care provider that they are cancer-free (this is sometimes referred to as 'complete remission' or 'cured').
• Minimum of 3 months since the completion of their primary curative-intent cancer therapies including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or immunotherapy (long-term hormone therapy permitted)
• Scores in the moderate-to-severe range (i.e., at or above the 60th percentile) on the FACIT-Fatigue scale.
• Fatigue onset was at some point during their illness/treatment \& negatively impacts their quality of life \& daily functioning.

You may not qualify if…

• Chiropractic care within the past 2 weeks
• Taking short-acting benzodiazepines which include midazolam/Versed \& triazolam/Halcion.
• Taking GLP-1 medications
• Taking other types of prescription medications (including hormone therapy) and hasn't been on a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks with plans to change medications or doses during the study.
• Disorders that cause fainting during rapid postural changes (e.g., POTS, orthostatic hypotension).
• Not able to make a fist or grip objects with one or both hands
• Deaf in one or both ears (hearing aids are ok)
• Heart conditions, including pacemakers, which impact heart function
• Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or medically diagnosed cervical spine instability.
• Current litigation related to a physical, health-related injury.
• Pregnant

Where it is running

• Center for Chiropractic Research — Marietta, Georgia, United States

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